South African Airways (SAA) assures its customers that the airline is not losing its route rights.  SAA continues to operate its current network and schedule with 6 regional and 3 domestic destinations. Currently, the airline has deployed additional capacity on the Cape Town route to meet demand and we have increased the aircraft size on the Harare route.

In an address celebrating the new year, Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta had suggested the two airlines were poised to join forces in order to overcome the economic difficulties both face.

The decision came after the South African government announced a nation-wide lockdown for 21 days aimed at combatting the spread of Covid-19.

South African Airways will cut eight routes from its international schedule as it restructures in an attempt to fend off bankruptcy. Domestic routes operated by its low-cost subsidiary Mango will not be affected.

South African Airways is to be placed into a “business recuse” following a sharp deterioration in its financial position. The flag-carrier has battled mounting losses for a number of years, and will now seek an equity partner as the South African government looks to limit its liability.

South African Airways will increase its frequency on non-stop flights between Washington, DC-Dulles International Airport and Accra’s Kotoka International Airport to five days weekly starting April 2nd.